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  • Homeschool Classes

    Homeschool Classes
    River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

    Homeschool Classes: River Bend Nature Center invites all learners, grades K-5th, the opportunity to experience all of the seasons at River Bend! Classes are held on the second Monday of the month from 1pm-3pm. Monday, September 11: Prairie Pollinators - From beetles to butterflies and bees, many animals visit prairie plants. Come learn about what…

    $5 – $10
  • Fall Lunch & Learn Series

    Fall Lunch & Learn Series
    River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

    Fall Lunch & Learn Series: Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12:00-2:00 pm for a featured guest speaker. Bring your own lunch and learn about the topic of the month. September 20: Sodexo with guest speaker Lexi Vanderlinde October 18: Butternut Canker with guest speaker Melanie Moore. Butternut Canker Disease and selection of…

    $5 – $10
  • Trash to Art 

    River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

    Trash to Art - Turn trash into art! Use materials that would otherwise be disposed of (cleaned) to create beautiful works of art. Saturday, November 18, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Cost: FREE!, All Ages  

    Free

River Bend Nature Center

P.O. Box 186
1000 Rustad Rd
Faribault, MN 55021

507.332.7151 | rbncinfo@rbnc.org

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6 AM - 10 PM, Daily

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New Summer Hours!

Monday: 8 AM - 7 PM

Tuesday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

Saturday: 10 AM-2 PM